How far is North Berwick, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from North Berwick, ME to Portland, ME is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Berwick and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Berwick and Portland.
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Start on Snow's Court
19 m · 5 sec · Snow's Court
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Turn right onto Market Street
46 m · 12 sec · Market Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
30 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Portland Street
2102 ft · 1 min · Portland Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Wells Street
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Continue on North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road
3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South
1367 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1078 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Portland Street
1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Berwick and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Berwick to Portland?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from North Berwick and 19.2 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Berwick and Portland. Straight-line distance: 34.1 mi (54.88 km).
#1 North Berwick
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 43.3037000, -70.7333900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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